§ CAPTAIN DONELANI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he could now state what steps the Admiralty propose taking in order to relieve the distress at Passage West by giving employment at Haulbowline Docks?
SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTHReferring to my answer on the 4th of December, I hope that the Admiral in command at Queenstown will he in a position on Saturday next to call for tenders for the work connected with the additional ventilation of the Warspite. It has also been decided to dock the Albacore and the Hind at Haulbowline. Difficulties have been encountered in arranging for any other work at Haul-bowline or Passage at the present time. Rut the matter will not be lost sight of, as there is every desire to take into consideration the want of employment there and the consequent distress.
§ CAPTAIN DONELANMay I ask if the right hon. Gentleman is aware that many Queenstown shipwrights are at present idle? Will be kindly give instructions that their interests shall not be allowed to suffer through any provision made for Passage West?
SIR U. KAY-SIIUTTLEWORTHI hope that any arrangements made will relieve the pressure both at Haulbowline and Passage West.